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Spartanburg, SC 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Spartanburg
Spartanburg is a vibrant, active city with abundant outdoor recreation in South Carolina. It is popular for its long and warm summers, numerous preserves and gardens within city…
Spartanburg is a vibrant, active city with abundant outdoor recreation in South Carolina. It is popular for its long and warm summers, numerous preserves and gardens within city limits, and a walkable downtown with local breweries and shops. In addition, its low cost of living and affordable homes make it popular for active adults on a budget.
Climate & Geography
Located in Northwestern South Carolina, Spartanburg has a humid subtropical climate. Summers are long, hot, and humid, while winters are mild to cool. Rainfall is higher than average and spread evenly throughout the year, and there is very little snow. Nearby mountains help protect the area from northern winds in the winter. Residents can expect 225 days of sunshine on average.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
Retirees don’t have to travel far for outdoor recreation, as there are several natural spaces within city limits. Popular destinations include the Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve and the Edwin M. Griffin Nature Preserve, which both offer walking trails and wildlife viewing in the center of town. The Croft State Park has over 20 miles of biking, hiking, and horse riding trails as well.
Spartanburg also features an active, walkable downtown area. Residents can find boutique shopping, theater companies, southern restaurants, and craft breweries there. The downtown area also hosts community events like an ice skating rink on the square in winter, seasonal crafts fairs, and a farmers market. Additional name-brand shopping is found at Westgate Mall. Outside of Spartanburg, active adults enjoy Greenville’s historic downtown, just over a half-hour away.
Cost of Living & Taxes
Spartanburg’s cost of living is well below the national average because housing costs are much lower. In addition, transportation costs are below average.
South Carolina does not tax Social Security, and all other forms of retirement income are largely deductible. The state’s property taxes are among the lowest in the country, and there is a homestead exemption available for retirees. Sales taxes, on the other hand, are slightly higher than average.
Healthcare
The Greenville metro area ranks in the top 70 communities on Gallup’s Well-Being Index.
Spartanburg has several hospitals, including Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care and Mary Black Health System-Spartanburg. Spartanburg Medical Center is rated high performing by U.S. News. Additional nearby high performing hospitals are Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital in Greer and Prisma Health Patewood Hospital in Greenville.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Spartanburg, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Spartanburg has 68 homes, the largest has 144 homes, and the average communities consists of 106 homes.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Spartanburg.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Spartanburg stay on the market for around 835 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $262,592, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in The Ravines at Woodridge average around $275,671, while homes in Olivia Springs average around $249,514.
41 communities near Spartanburg
193 homes near Spartanburg
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5 beds
|4 baths
|3,487 sq ft
|House
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,786 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,180 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,510 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,503 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,045 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,736 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,588 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,415 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,707 sq ft
|House
5 beds
|4 baths
|3,811 sq ft
|House
4 beds
|4 baths
|2,916 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,872 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,695 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,249 sq ft
|Condo
4 beds
|4 baths
|2,728 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,062 sq ft
|House
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,473 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,576 sq ft
|House
4 beds
|3 baths
|1,919 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,612 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,326 sq ft
|House
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,951 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,576 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,559 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,947 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,748 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,748 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,624 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,372 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,372 sq ft
|House
Frequently Asked Questions
In Spartanburg, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Spartanburg has 68 homes, the largest has 144 homes, and the average communities consists of 106 homes.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Spartanburg.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Spartanburg stay on the market for around 835 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $262,592, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in The Ravines at Woodridge average around $275,671, while homes in Olivia Springs average around $249,514.
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